Quarterly Progress Report

Intern Clinical Psychologist*

identifying details of intern

Supervising Clinical Psychologist*

for this rotation at Weskoppies Hospital Department of Clinical Psychology

Specialised Clinical Unit*

assigned as primary unit of supervised experience

Supervising University*

of Clinical Masters Program

Period

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Supplementary Clinical Exposure Assignments (Ctrl+Click to select multiple options below)

assigned as additional psychological activities with supervised experience

Successful portfolio management records

	Number only
1. No. of individual supervision hours
2. No. of group supervision hours
3. No. of MHCU referrals received
4. No. of MHCU referrals adopted
5. No. of individual MHCUs
6. No. of individual psychotherapy sessions
7. No. of CBT group psychotherapy sessions
8. No. of family psychotherapy sessions
9. No. of DBT group sessions
10. No. of SRU group sessions
11. No. of clinical interviews
12. No. of screening tools/psychometric tests administered
13. No. of mini ward rounds attended
14. No. of MHCUs in MDT ward rounds presented
15. No. of MDT ward rounds attended
16. No. of Clinical Case Analysis presented
17. No. of Clinical Case Analysis attended
18. No. of Therapeutic Process Groups presented
19. No. of Therapeutic Process Groups attended
20. No. of Academic Journal Reviews presented
21. No. of Academic Journal Reviews attended
22. No. of MHCU clinical psychological reports completed

Unsuccessful portfolio records (complete if applicable)

	Numbers only
1. No. of individual supervision hours missed /incomplete
2. No. of group supervision hours missed
3. No. of MHCU referrals not followed up
4. No. of MHCU referrals not adopted
5. No. of individual MHCUs not initiated
6. No. of individual psychotherapy sessions missed
7. No. of CBT group psychotherapy sessions missed
8. No. of family psychotherapy sessions missed
9. No. of DBT group sessions missed
10. No. of SRU group sessions missed
11. No. of clinical interviews incomplete
12. No. of screening requests received but not administered
13. No. of psychometric tests incomplete
14. No. of mini ward rounds missed
15. No. of MHCUs in MDT ward rounds not presented when expected
16. No. of MDT ward rounds not attended
17. No. of Clinical Case Analysis delayed / cancelled / poorly presented
18. No. of Clinical Case Analysis missed (other presenters)
19. No. of Therapeutic Process Groups delayed / cancelled / poorly presented
20. No. of Therapeutic Process Groups missed (other presenters)
21. No. of Academic Journal Reviews delayed / cancelled / poorly presented
22. No. of Academic Journal Reviews missed (other presenters)
23. No. of MHCU clinical psychological reports incomplete

ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (to be explained verbally)
1. Individual's adaptation to practical workplace operations
2. General management of intensive broad-spectrum training activities
3. Interpersonal approach to new cross-disciplinary platforms
4. Time-management of service delivery and supervised activity outcomes
5. Ability to integrate and use the knowledge and skills gained from their academic training
6. Fluency in translating prescribed professional recommendations into independent consequent actions
7. Comparative statistics of all psychological activities among intern peers
8. Compliance with recommendations made during individual supervision
9. Accurate database curating of clinical data
10. Ability to exercise professional behaviours in line with the organisational corporate culture
11. Ability to identify areas of professional limitations
12. The first 3 months of internship were uninterrupted
13. Intern managed leave-related responsibilities i.e. leave adheres to regulated 22 day plan, or sick leave with certificates
14. Managed at least one departmental co-op in collaboration with 2-4 interns during rotation 1, 3 or 4, with the relevant interns’ supervisors.

Performance Monitoring

MANDATORY ASSUMPTION COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Masters-level language and grammar in all professional products, constructed as clear, concise expressive language
2. Report writing skills meet formative assessment criteria by including relevant headings, transition writing skills in communicative progressive development of the narratives composition
3. Expressive presentation abilities and report-writing indicate thematic course towards reaching psychological formulation validity
4. Postgraduate content analyses that indicates obvious summative assessment aptitudes in reviewing appropriate data to develop differential diagnoses, then provisional diagnostic decision, and subsequently, clear integration of content into an evidenced based treatment plan
5. Early-phase evidence of accurately revising up to two comprehensive reports that have been developed after one phase of corrections suggested by the supervising psychologist
6. Evidence of understanding the nuances of specific theorist frameworks instead of general paradigmatic tenets to a. describe the psychological functioning of at least one MHCU conversationally in a MDT conference, and b. to critically discuss the concepts in individual clinical supervision settings
7. Timely submission of professional documents, reports, and professional referrals to all necessary stakeholders of the internship environment (e.g. Therapeutic Process Group documents to the department in advance, Nutritionist referrals as soon as eating disorder symptoms are evident, suicide watch/obs when risk is higher than “ideation-only” or mild). No longer than one week per corrected report.
8. Ability to identify appropriate psychological assessments for MHCUs with different assessment needs

COMPLEX ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to distinguish between mood, anxiety and disruptive disorders, and the ability to provide a formulation and treatment plan relevant to the MHCU's presentation
2. Basic ability to conceptualise various personality structures

BASELINE SKILLSET Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Evidence of psychological assessment
2. Frequency of psychological assessment administration and developing completed reports (evidence of compliance in portfolio)
3. Evaluation of clinical interviews skills
4. Evaluation of diagnostic skills
5. Knowledge and evidence of diverse psychological formulations (where applicable)
6. Ability to develop integrated treatment planning
7. Demonstration of professional clinical language in MDT context and report writing
8. Communicating with professional confidence (supervise, presentation situations such as MDT, CCA, etc.)
9. Peer-to-peer interaction
10. Demonstration of adaptive supervision needs (low dependency, average monitoring)
11. Attendance to supervision
12. Attendance to MDT meetings and provision of patient feedback across firms
13. Attendance to training programme activities
14. Attendance to group professional activities (e.g. DBT groups, SRU)
15. Adherence to organisational protocols
16. Adherence to departmental protocols
17. Professional etiquette and compliance with ethical standards
18. Maintaining internship portfolio records (attendance and compensation for absences) as determined by departmental policies and HPCSA regulations
19. Teamwork behaviours in group settings (e.g. community outreach contributor, MDT collaborator, group work co-facilitator)
20. Demonstration of competency with current academic and practical training: a. Psychological assessment, b. Psychopathology, c. Developmental Psychology, d. Personality, e. Psychotherapeutic Methods, f. Research Methodologies
21. Exposure and competencies in neuropsychological activities, 10%-15% of clinical time for current rotation
22. Exposure and competencies in forensic psychology activities, 5%-10% of clinical time for current rotation
23. Competence in presenting academic journal review presentations
24. Competence in presenting clinical case presentations
25. Competence in presenting therapeutic process presentations
26. Active contribution and participation in training activities and presentations (Family therapy, Academic Journal Review, lectures, Clinical Case Analysis, Therapeutic Process Group etc.)
27. Effective management of administrative duties, including production and submission of accurate time sheets, portfolio documents, and quarterly progress reports.
28. Intern ensured that all domains and activities contained in the internship programme are completed successfully and with demonstrable competence
29. Supervisor confirms all on-boarding procedures within their unit

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHO-GERIATRIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to cohesively formulate a neuro-psycho-psychiatric understanding of the MHCU
2. Basic ability to utilise appropriate screening psychometric tools for a ward conference report

COMPLEX PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to distinguish between psychotic features of Schizoaffective Disorder and those of Bipolar Disorder
2. Basic ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis

COMPLEX MATURE PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to engage meaningfully with psychotic processes
2. Basic ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis as well as to provide conceptualise psychosis from various perspectives

COMPLEX YOUNG PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to identify developmental nuances pertaining to index presentation of psychosis
2. Basic ability to identify aspects that define and guide patient treatment plans, be able to anticipate the outline and treatment of possible challenges of the treatment plan.

COMPLEX CHILDHOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of Child MHCUs
2. Basic ability to implement appropriate therapeutic techniques taking into account the developmental level, diagnosis and trauma that the child has experienced

COMPLEX ADOLESCENT DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of adolescent MHCUs
2. Basic skills in the appropriate administration and interpretation of adolescent specific psychometry
3. Basic ability to provide appropriate feedback to caregivers

CONTINUOUS CARE UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to form a clear understanding and conceptualisation of the MHCUs in CCU
2. Basic ability to formulate the MHCUs' specific therapeutic goals and to meaningfully contribute to these goals, as the therapeutic processes progress

FORENSIC UNIT COMPETENCIES Q1

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Basic ability to use, apply and formulate using relevant clinical risk assessment tools
2. Basic ability to contribute perform clinical psychological assessments, presentation and reports of observandi in terms of Section 77. 78, 79 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

PROGRESS MEETING NUCLEI Q1

	Comment
1. Readiness : The intern’s readiness to manage psychological activities with training from the supervising university to the first internship rotation unit
2. Functional abilities : The apparent functional abilities that the intern seems to struggle with in the practice MDT setting
3. Competency acquisition plan : Steps to acquire that competence under supervision

Comment on aspects to be relayed to the supervising university.

Comment on aspects to be relayed to HPCSA.

Comment on warnings of extension to be relayed to HPCSA.

Comment on warnings to be relayed to HPCSA jointly with supervising university.

Attach Q1 Quarterly Report and current updated Portfolio created and submitted by intern

Intern's independently created quarterly progress report signed and supervisor-signed portfolio

ACCLIMATISATION Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Transition to new unit, demonstrating competencies of the types of work settings in which integrated knowledge is applied
2. The first 6 months of an internship were uninterrupted, except for the prescribed absences regulated by the HPCSA and Organisation
3. Intern leave adheres to regulated 22 day plan
4. Exposure and competencies in neuropsychological activities, 10%-15% of clinical time for current rotation
5. Exposure and competencies in forensic psychology activities, 5%-10% of clinical time for current rotation
6. Evidence of accurately revising up to three comprehensive reports that have been developed after one phase of corrections suggested by the supervising psychologist
7. Turnaround time to adopt recommended corrections is no longer than 1 week per corrected report
8. Direct monitoring by supervisor of at least one video, two-way mirror or transcribed sessional process notes inform the supervisors appraisal
9. Evidence of understanding the nuances of specific theorist frameworks instead of general paradigmatic tenets to a. describe the psychological functioning of at least one MHCU conversationally in a MDT conference, and b. to justify and withstand technical interrogation of the concepts in one individual clinical supervision setting
10. Effective management of administrative duties, including production and submission of accurate time sheets, portfolio documents, and quarterly progress reports.
11. Timely submission of professional documents, reports, and professional referrals to all necessary stakeholders of the internship environment (e.g. Therapeutic Process Group documents to the department in advance, Nutritionist referrals as soon as eating disorder symptoms are evident, suicide watch/observation when risk is higher than “ideation-only” or mild)

MANDATORY INTERN IMMERSION COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Basic supervision corrections needed to use Masters-level language and grammar in all professional products, constructed as clear, concise expressive language
2. Report writing skills exceed average formative assessment criteria by including relevant headings, transition writing fluency in communicating the progression of composition narratives systematically
3. Report writing skills and expressive presentation abilities almost automatically convey thematic associations that justify psychological formulation validity, and possibly independent reliability
4. Postgraduate content analyses indicate mature summative assessment aptitudes in editing in/out appropriate data to review probable differential diagnoses, then confirm compelling evidence of diagnostic decisions, and subsequently, reliable integration of content into an evidenced based treatment plan
5. Semi-independent evidence of accurately revising up to one comprehensive report that have been developed after one phase of corrections suggested by the supervising psychologist
6. Turnaround time to adopt recommended corrections is no longer than 5 days per corrected report with or without supervisor feedback/corrections
7. Intern’s demonstration via a two-way mirror or transcribed sessional process notes of a therapeutic process on: a. effective psychological interviewing with minimum corrective recommendations from the supervisor
b. Fluency in using i. rapport, ii. motivational interviewing, and iii. socratic questioning appropriate to the task of generating more reliable psychological information
c. Probing the incomplete clinical interview outcomes independently, so as to effect almost no need for the supervisor’s feedback relating to objectively-identified unanswered questions
d. Efficiency in using two specific psychology theories on at least two separate MHCUs to conceptualize a case from reason for referral, chief complaint, clinical interview, psychometric testing ordinarily indicated for the person’s phase of development or range of disorder symptoms
e. Using African epistemology one MHCU to develop a cultural formulation that is consistently aligned to mainstream psychiatric nosology and a related modernistic psychological conceptualization
8. Evidence of understanding the nuances of specific theorist frameworks instead of general paradigmatic tenets to a. describe the psychological functioning of at least one MHCU conversationally in a MDT conference, and b. to justify and critically discuss the concepts in individual clinical supervision settings
9. Ability to identify, administer, interpret and report on appropriate psychological assessments (and subtests where appropriate) for MHCUs with different assessment needs

BASELINE SKILLSET Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Evident professionalism in the intern’s interactions with MHCUs, co-workers, and supervisors
2. Conducting hospital administration not specific to psychological subdisciplines (e.g. periodicals, PMDS, MHCU service statistics, e-disclosures, pledge of confidentiality)
3. Maintaining internship portfolio records as determined by departmental policies and HPCSA regulations
4. Exposure and competencies in neuropsychological activities, 10%-15% of clinical time
5. Exposure and competencies in forensic psychology activities, 5%-10% of clinical time
6. Competence in presenting academic presentations
7. Competence in presenting therapeutic process presentations
8. Competence in presenting clinical case presentations
9. Active contribution and participation in peer presentations
10. Active contribution and participation in training activities
11. Supervisor estimation of intern's compliance to all on-boarding procedures
12. Supervisor estimation of intern's knowledge on off-boarding procedures

COMPLEX ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to distinguish between mood, anxiety and disruptive disorders, and the ability to provide a formulation and treatment plan relevant to the MHCU's presentation
2. Intermediate ability to conceptualise various personality structures

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHO-GERIATRIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to cohesively formulate a neuro-psycho-psychiatric understanding of the MHCU
2. Intermediate ability to utilise appropriate screening psychometric tools for a ward conference report

COMPLEX PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to distinguish between psychotic features of Schizoaffective Disorder and those of Bipolar Disorder
2. Intermediate ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis

COMPLEX MATURE PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to engage meaningfully with psychotic processes
2. Intermediate ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis as well as to provide conceptualise psychosis from various perspectives

COMPLEX YOUNG PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to identify developmental nuances pertaining to index presentation of psychosis
2. Intermediate ability to identify aspects that define and guide patient treatment plans, be able to anticipate the outline and treatment of possible challenges of the treatment plan.

COMPLEX CHILDHOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of Child MHCUs
2. Intermediate ability to implement appropriate therapeutic techniques taking into account the developmental level, diagnosis and trauma that the child has experienced

COMPLEX ADOLESCENT DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of adolescent MHCUs
2. Intermediate skills in the appropriate administration and interpretation of adolescent specific psychometry
3. Intermediate ability to provide appropriate feedback to caregivers

CONTINUOUS CARE UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to form a clear understanding and conceptualisation of the MHCUs in CCU
2. Intermediate ability to formulate the MHCUs' specific therapeutic goals and to meaningfully contribute to these goals, as the therapeutic processes progress

FORENSIC UNIT COMPETENCIES Q2

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Intermediate ability to use, apply and formulate using relevant clinical risk assessment tools
2. Intermediate ability to contribute perform clinical psychological assessments, presentation and reports of observandi in terms of Section 77. 78, 79 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

PROGRESS MEETING NUCLEI Q2

	Comment
1. Adaptive ability : The intern’s adaptive ability to manage psychological activities from the previous rotation to a new unit
2. Apparent challenges : The apparent challenges that the intern is facing at the individual, academic, and practical levels which we can address as collaborating institutions

Attach Q2 Quarterly Report and current updated Portfolio created and submitted by intern

Intern's independently created quarterly progress report signed and supervisor-signed portfolio

CONSOLIDATION Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Supervising Clinical Psychologist assertion that intern competently completed all the domains and activities contained in the internship
2. Intern leave adheres to regulated 22-day plan
3. Manage at least one departmental co-op in collaboration with 2-4 interns during rotation 1, 3 or 4, with the relevant interns’ supervisors.
4. Evidence of accurately reporting at least 70% comprehensive reports that have been developed without corrections (or with only minor corrections) suggested by the supervising psychologist
5. Turnaround time to adopt recommended corrections is no longer than one week per corrected report
6. Intern’s demonstration via a two-way mirror or transcribed sessional process notes of a therapeutic process on: a. Level of effective psychological interviewing,
b. Fluency in using rapport appropriately to the task of generating more reliable psychological information,
c. Probing the incomplete clinical interview outcomes independently, so as to satisfy lower quantities of the supervisor’s feedback relating to objectively-identified unanswered questions,
d. Efficiency in using one specific psychology theory on at least two separate MHCUs to conceptualise a case from reason for referral, chief complaint, clinical interview, psychometric testing ordinarily indicated for the person’s phase of development or range of disorder symptoms,
e. Using the DSM cultural formulation protocol on one MHCU to develop a cultural formulation that is consistently aligned to mainstream psychiatric nosology and a related modernistic psychological conceptualization
f. Using second-order cybernetics on at least one MHCU to develop a metatheoretical formulation that is consistently aligned to mainstream psychiatric nosology and a related postmodernistic psychological conceptualisation (other than eclecticism)
7. Evidence of understanding the nuances of specific theorist frameworks instead of general paradigmatic tenets to a. describe the psychological functioning of at least one MHCU conversationally in a MDT conference, and b. to justify and critically discuss the concepts in individual clinical supervision settings
8. Timely submission of professional documents, reports, and professional referrals to all necessary stakeholders of the internship environment

MANDATORY INTERN IMMERSION COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Almost no supervision corrections needed to use Masters-level language and grammar in all professional products, constructed as clear, concise expressive language
2. Report writing skills are generally sophisticated in summative assessment criteria by including insightful transition writing fluency in communicating the progression of composition narratives systematically
3. Report writing skills and expressive presentation abilities automatically convey thematic associations that justify psychological formulation validity, and possibly independent reliability
4. Professional content analyses skills demonstrating intern’s ability to summarise and edit in/out appropriate data to review probable differential diagnoses, to confirm evidence of diagnostic decisions, and subsequently, reliable integration of content into an evidenced based treatment plan
5. Evidence of one comprehensive report that has been developed without corrections (or with minimal revision) suggested by the supervising psychologist
6. Turnaround time to adopt recommended corrections is no longer than 3 days per corrected report without supervisor feedback/corrections
7. Evidence of understanding the nuances of specific theorist frameworks instead of general paradigmatic tenets to a. describe the onset and course of the psychological profile of at least one MHCU conversationally in a MDT conference, and b. to justify and critically discuss the concepts in clinical MDT supervision settings
8. Timely submission of professional documents, reports, and professional referrals to all necessary stakeholders of the internship environment (e.g. Therapeutic Process Group documents to the department in advance, Nutritionist referrals as soon as eating disorder symptoms are evident, suicide watch/obs when risk is higher than “ideation-only" or mild)
9. At regular intervals in clinical supervision, by critical questioning from the supervisor, the intern's fluency in accounting for the inclusion and/or exclusion of various psychological assessments (and subtests) for all MHCUs consulted

BASELINE SKILLSET Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the performance of all duties, to behave ethically, and to follow all rules and policies of the internship training institution and of the Board
2. Maintaining internship portfolio records as determined by departmental policies and HPCSA regulations
3. Exposure and competencies in neuropsychological activities, 10%-15% of clinical time
4. Exposure and competencies in forensic psychology activities, 5%-10% of clinical time
5. Competence in presenting academic presentations
6. Competence in presenting therapeutic process presentations
7. Competence in presenting clinical case presentations
8. Active contribution and participation in peer presentations
9. Active contribution and participation in training activities
10. Supervisor estimation of intern's compliance to all on-boarding procedures
11. Supervisor estimation of intern's knowledge on off-boarding procedures

COMPLEX ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to distinguish between mood, anxiety and disruptive disorders, and the ability to provide a formulation and treatment plan relevant to the MHCU's presentation
2. Advanced ability to conceptualise various personality structures

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHO-GERIATRIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to cohesively formulate a neuro-psycho-psychiatric understanding of the MHCU
2. Advanced ability to utilise appropriate screening psychometric tools for a ward conference report

COMPLEX PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to distinguish between psychotic features of Schizoaffective Disorder and those of Bipolar Disorder
2. Advanced ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis

COMPLEX MATURE PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to engage meaningfully with psychotic processes
2. Advanced ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with MHCUs despite psychosis as well as to provide conceptualise psychosis from various perspectives

COMPLEX YOUNG PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to identify developmental nuances pertaining to index presentation of psychosis
2. Advanced ability to identify aspects that define and guide patient treatment plans, be able to anticipate the outline and treatment of possible challenges of the treatment plan.

COMPLEX CHILDHOOD DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of Child MHCUs
2. Advanced ability to implement appropriate therapeutic techniques taking into account the developmental level, diagnosis and trauma that the child has experienced

COMPLEX ADOLESCENT DISORDERS UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to explore, understand and implement different developmental theories in the management of adolescent MHCUs
2. Advanced skills in the appropriate administration and interpretation of adolescent specific psychometry
3. Intermediate ability to provide appropriate feedback to caregivers

CONTINUOUS CARE UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to form a clear understanding and conceptualisation of the MHCUs in CCU
2. Advanced ability to formulate the MHCUs' specific therapeutic goals and to meaningfully contribute to these goals, as the therapeutic processes progress

FORENSIC UNIT COMPETENCIES Q3

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. Advanced ability to use, apply and formulate using relevant clinical risk assessment tools
2. Advanced ability to contribute perform clinical psychological assessments, presentation and reports of observandi in terms of Section 77. 78, 79 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

PROGRESS MEETING NUCLEI Q3

	Comment
1. Trend analysis : The intern’s aptitude to track the trends (comparative trend analysis) of the mandatory criteria in his/her internship portfolio, with at least two successful trials as evidence of reliable performance and competencies progression in core clinical psychological activities
2. Level of independence : The increasing level of independence of performing psychological activities and corresponding decreasing level of dependence on supervised professional activities as early indicators of preparedness for community service
3. Expertise development : The level of success in displaying developing expertise to responses from psychology supervisors and MDT specialists with minimal supervision

Attach Q3 Quarterly Report and current updated Portfolio created and submitted by intern

Intern's independently created quarterly progress report signed and supervisor-signed portfolio

BASELINE SKILLSET Q4

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level	N/A (To be explained verbally)
1. Exposure and competencies in neuropsychological activities, 10%-15% of clinical time
2. Exposure and competencies in forensic psychology activities, 5%-10% of clinical time
3. Competence in presenting academic presentations
4. Competence in presenting therapeutic process presentations
5. Competence in presenting clinical case presentations
6. Active contribution and participation in peer presentations
7. Active contribution and participation in training activities
8. Intern ensured that all domains and activities contained in the internship programme are completed successfully and with demonstrable competence
9. Intern produced accurate time sheets (log books) of all their activities and supervision sessions
10. Supervisor confirms by reviewing previous internship quarterly progress that the intern's compliance with all on-boarding procedures was satisfactory
11. Supervisor confirms by reviewing previous internship quarterly progress that intern's knowledge of off-boarding procedures
12. Supervisor's estimation that final resignation and termination letter conforms to the template criteria (must specify "voluntary termination", end-date, non-employee witness areas)
13. Supervisor confirms that the final resignation and termination letter is submitted to HR and Labour Relations in the last month of the internship
14. Supervisor confirms receipt of no-objection from HR and Labour Relations in the last month of the internship, to the intern's termination of the contract term
15. Supervisor carries out SOP off-boarding procedures and submits in the last week of the internship, templated off-boarding email to Communications, I.T., and HR

Attach final Quarterly Report and current updated Portfolio created and submitted by intern

Intern's independently created quarterly progress report signed and supervisor-signed portfolio

FINAL REPORT Q4

	Not Satisfactory at Internship Level	Somewhat Satisfactory and Remediation Implemented	Satisfactory with Minor Improvements Initiated	Exceeds Expectations for Internship Level
1. The intern has demonstrated appropriate orientation and development throughout the year, as indicated in Quarters 1-3
2. The intern has demonstrated appropriate mandatory competencies relevant to the profession of clinical psychology, as indicated in Quarters 1-3
3. The intern has mastered the baseline skillset relevant to the profession of clinical psychology, as indicated in Quarters 1-3

PROGRESS MEETING NUCLEI Q4

	Comment
1. Pending competencies : the essential pending competencies that will need successful conclusion during the final unit rotation at the hospital
2. ComServ readiness : The intern’s readiness to successfully transition from internship to community service, with specific emphasis on independent aptitude in professionalized practical and administrative clinical activities
3. Aptitude amplification : The range of recommended criteria that will probably amplify the professional aptitude of the candidate in a community service setting
4. Administration resolutions : Completed comprehensive contents of attended and unattended internship portfolio data as evidence of all training experiences and work-product activities, including the last progress report and completed signed Form 27 PSY, and duly digitally archived on the centralised department database at Weskoppies Hospital, CC.1 to the Head of Department at the Hospital and CC.2 to the current internship supervisor and CC.3 to the Head of Department at the supervising university with the authorization of the current supervisor’s monitoring. Hard copy of all these portfolio content to be retained personally by the intern on his/her last official day of the internship

Q4: Attached duly completed and signed Form 27-PSY or Extension/Unsuccessful Records instead

Form 27-PSY is conferred for successful completion of internships only